When I was growing up, we had a bat that lived in our tree in the front yard. I was always scared to death of that thing, but for no reason, as it never messed with us. Turns out they can though...
According to CBS4 in Denver, "a woman in Arapahoe County is undergoing a series of painful rabies shots after being bitten by a bat over the weekend. It happened in her bedroom while she was asleep."
She claims she felt a little prick on her finger around 2 a.m., and then noticed the bat flying around.
...And now I'm definitely having nightmares tonight!